DETECTIVES investigating the death of Ann Marie Pomphret have called on the public to help them track down an item of clothing that could be critical to their enquiries.

Police launched a murder investigation after the 49-year-old, who was known to many as Marie, was found dead at the stables off Old Alder Lane on November 2.

Extensive enquiries have continued since that day and, as part of the investigation, officers have released an image of an identical top, which may have been discarded in the area.

Warrington Guardian:

PICTURED: Image of an identical top, which may have been discarded in the area

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DI Adam Waller said: “If you recognise this top, have seen anyone wearing it in the Winwick or Burtonwood area on the evening of November 2 or discarded around that area in particular, please contact us as we feel it may be very important to our investigation.

“I’d like to reassure residents that we have been following a number of lines of enquiry and are leaving no stone unturned.

"I’d particularly like to thank the public for their help with providing information, particularly on the Friday evening when we were out and about in Burtonwood canvassing witnesses and speaking to residents.

"If you think you have seen something suspicious please continue to feed in the information to us.”

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Warrington Guardian:

PICTURED: Ann Marie Pomphret

A 50-year-old man was arrested as part of police enquiries and has since been released on conditional bail. More here. 

Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 by quoting IML230241 or visit the police website. 

Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.